Applesauce Pancakes with Sauteed Apples

Applesauce Pancakes with Sauteed Apples

2 c. dry pancake mix (or use my recipe below)

1 tsp. cinnamon

2 eggs

1 c. unsweetened applesauce

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/2 c. milk

Stir together pancake mix and cinnamon.

Add eggs, applesauce, lemon juice and milk.

Stir just until smooth.

Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop 1/4 c. for each pancake.

Brown on both sides. Serve hot with sauteed apples.

Sauteed Apples

1/4 c. butter

4 large apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick

2 tsp. cornstarch

1/2 c. cold water

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. Cook, stirring constantly, until apples are tender - about 6 or 7 minutes.

Dissolve cornstarch in cold water; add to pan.  Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and serve warm.

Homemade Pancake Mix

4 c. flour

3 Tbsp. baking powder

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. sugar

4 Tbsp. cold butter

Mix all the dry ingredients together. Cut in butter with pastry cutter.

Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.